Visit our authentically-built, 13th century inspired Tuscan castle and winery in world famous Napa Valley. Explore multiple levels of the castle and enjoy a tasting of our Italian-style wines, found exclusively at the Castello.

As an "Amici del Barone" - Friend of the Baron - Wine Club Member, we invite you to enjoy our hand-crafted Italian style wines with your friends, on a special occasion, or just for sipping after a fine day jousting!

Ratings & Awards

93 Points - James Suckling - "The blackberry, violet, and blueberry aromas follow through to a full body, extremely well-integrated tannins and a lovely depth of fruit. Needs a year or two to open. Better in 2018."

91-94 Points (Barrel Sample) - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate - "The stunning, rich, full-bodied 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Il Barone offers super-concentrated notes of crème de cassis and raspberries, medium to full body, ripe tannin, and well-integrated acidity and wood. This should prove to be a terrific wine to drink over the next 20 years."

Double Gold Medal - 2016 American Fine Wine Competition

Double Gold Medal - 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Vineyard Notes

Il Barone is a blend of the Castello's top high-end Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards from the best growing regions of Napa Valley. The majority of the fruit comes from the Rutherford AVA, a region famed for producing beautifully structured and complex Cabernet Sauvignon.

Production Notes

"2013 was a stunning vintage that produced absolutely remarkable wines – possibly even better than the magnificent 2012 ‘nearly perfect’ wines. Both growing seasons were dry and early ripening, which brought the fruit to full maturity while avoiding fall rains. The temperatures were on the cool side which retained excellent acidity and wonderful aging potential. The 2013 reds are complex and full-bodied, classic Napa Valley style." - Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking

Winemaker Notes

Il Barone is a very flavorful, elegant and structured red wine in the style of high-quality, very limited-production, fine Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Napa Valley. Excellent long-term ageing potential.

Food Pairing Notes

Pair with foods as bold as the wine, such as roast game meats, grass-fed steak, or grilled portabello mushrooms with reduced balsamic vinegar glaze.